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Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

Release Date: 04/01/2025

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In this week’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most chilling and unsolved aviation mysteries of all time—the disappearance of two Navy crew members aboard the infamous Ghost Blimp, the L-8. After taking off from Treasure Island, San Francisco, on August 16, 1942, the blimp was found hours later in a Daly City neighborhood—completely unmanned and eerily drifting like a ghost ship. So, what happened to Lieutenant Ernest Cody and Ensign Charles Adams?

In this episode, we’ll break down the true crime mystery that still haunts the aviation world to this day. Was it human error, foul play, or something more bizarre? We also delve into wild conspiracy theories, from UFO abductions to the possibility of a hidden feud between the crew members. Tune in for mystery, history, and a touch of conspiracy—you don’t want to miss this one!

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Key Highlights From Today’s Episode: 

  • The bizarre crash: How did the L-8 end up in Daly City with no one on board?

  • Chilling theories: Could the crew have been abducted by aliens? Or was it a simple accident?

  • The history of blimps: From World War II military use to today’s rare sightings at sporting events.

  • Unanswered questions: What’s the most likely explanation for this unsolved mystery?

Listener’s Note: Make sure you stick around for the fun word association game near the end! We dive into nautical and aviation terms—see if you can guess them before we do!

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